Polk county

LAKELAND, FL – February 22, 2026 – Detectives from the Lakeland Police Department are actively investigating a fatal shooting that…

BARTOW, FL – A portion of Old Bartow Eagle Lake Road is scheduled to close from 9 p.m. to 6…

A tragic single-vehicle crash in Mulberry, Florida, claimed the life of a 23-year-old Lakeland man on Tuesday evening, February 17,…

Polk State College is inviting prospective students, families, and community members to explore its educational opportunities through a series of…

Tampa, FL – February 18, 2026 – Anglers across Florida are gearing up for an exciting day of education, expert…

A Lakeland woman was arrested by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) on Friday, February 13, 2026, after allegedly posing…

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has announced a series of in-person public meetings to collect public input…

Auburndale, Florida – February 12, 2026 — Authorities in Auburndale have declared the area safe following the safe removal of…

The Polk County Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire at the intersection of Kathleen Road and West Campbell Road…

POLK CITY, FL — A man illegally in the United States from Mexico was taken into custody by the Polk…